used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he said to her:
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
bellesnounUS /belz/
plural of “belle” — a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
cavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading DESERTED.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
immediately past
From this reading At last he said to her:
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading At last he said to her:
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
which person or people
From this reading Among the cavaliers present who had attracted much attention by his elegance of form and gorgeous attire was one in Mexican costume.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had flirted with many of the fair belles, and was always in demand for a waltz, so gracefully did he dance, and a favored maiden present was envied by all the others as the Mexican seemed to devote more of his attention to her than to any one else present.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A year after the fatal tournament in the City of Mexico, a grand masquerade ball was being held in a salon in New Orleans, and thither had flocked the beauty and the chivalry of the Crescent City.
